(1954) James Stewart gives an ingratiating performance as the trombone player who starts his own band, discovers the "sound" that makes it a national favorite, then dies in a World War II flight over the English Channel. Directed by Anthony Mann, the story's interesting and the acting good (June Allyson as his supportive wife) with plenty of examples of Miller's music and appearances by many of the era's musicians. (A-I -- general patronage) (Not rated) TCM (cable)